Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a fast growing plaintiffs employment law firm and get meaningful responsibility early
• Direct exposure to wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters against well known companies
• Clear runway for advancement if you perform and want to grow into running your own cases
• Supportive culture that prioritizes attorney development, autonomy, and quality work

Location:

Downtown Los Angeles, California. This is a 100 percent on site role in a brand new office.

Note:

Must be an active member of the California State Bar in good standing and comfortable working in person in DTLA.

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiffs employment law firm that focuses on wage theft and wage and hour class actions. They’re known for giving associates real responsibility, strong mentorship, and a culture that values professionalism and happiness.

Job Description

• Represent employees in wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters involving unpaid overtime, meal and rest breaks, unreimbursed expenses, and related claims
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents in state and federal court
• Conduct legal research and write clear, persuasive briefs and case strategy memos
• Take and defend depositions with guidance from experienced class action litigators
• Help manage a growing caseload and hit deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Work closely with senior attorneys while building toward independently managing your own matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Approximately 0 to 2 years of employment law experience with exposure to wage and hour class actions and or PAGA preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage priorities and deadlines

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You will not be stuck doing only support work. You’ll be trained to own cases over time
• Mentorship from experienced plaintiffs class action attorneys
• Collaborative, normal people culture with high standards and no ego driven management style
• Strong benefits package and professional development support

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